Acceptable tire size
03-27-09, 09:58 PM
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i mean i can't spin them as much as i want to :P i used to be able to chirp them in 3rd but now i can barely chirp them in 2nd... i've probably only got 60 hp
03-28-09, 08:15 PM
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84Stock,
I appreciate the comments, and perhaps I didn't explain my situation completely.
I agree that getting quality tires are important. That's why I went to larger rims, because the last time I had to get discontinued used tires to fit my old 13" rims. And already they feel like a belt is coming loose.
My new rims are wider and have minimal offset, so they should clear the suspension. The previous owner had 205's on them with no problem, so I was basically debating on 205 vs. 215. With stock rims or with a similar offset, I knew the larger size wouldn't fit. So I was just debating my options. I like the wider stance the bigger tires create, but wanted to stay within practical and safe parameters.
The tires I was considering are BF Goodrich Radial T/A or Advantage T/A. Both are reasonably priced and available in my area.
So I was looking for a compromise between performance, safety, and appearance. Hence my questions for the forum.
I mainly wanted to know specifically if anyone had any safety/mechanical issues or performance problems with the larger tires...whether 205 or 215.
Make sense?
Thanks.
Peace out.
I appreciate the comments, and perhaps I didn't explain my situation completely.
I agree that getting quality tires are important. That's why I went to larger rims, because the last time I had to get discontinued used tires to fit my old 13" rims. And already they feel like a belt is coming loose.
My new rims are wider and have minimal offset, so they should clear the suspension. The previous owner had 205's on them with no problem, so I was basically debating on 205 vs. 215. With stock rims or with a similar offset, I knew the larger size wouldn't fit. So I was just debating my options. I like the wider stance the bigger tires create, but wanted to stay within practical and safe parameters.
The tires I was considering are BF Goodrich Radial T/A or Advantage T/A. Both are reasonably priced and available in my area.
So I was looking for a compromise between performance, safety, and appearance. Hence my questions for the forum.
I mainly wanted to know specifically if anyone had any safety/mechanical issues or performance problems with the larger tires...whether 205 or 215.
Make sense?
Thanks.
Peace out.
03-28-09, 08:22 PM
#33
84Stock,
I appreciate the comments, and perhaps I didn't explain my situation completely.
I agree that getting quality tires are important. That's why I went to larger rims, because the last time I had to get discontinued used tires to fit my old 13" rims. And already they feel like a belt is coming loose.
My new rims are wider and have minimal offset, so they should clear the suspension. The previous owner had 205's on them with no problem, so I was basically debating on 205 vs. 215. With stock rims or with a similar offset, I knew the larger size wouldn't fit. So I was just debating my options. I like the wider stance the bigger tires create, but wanted to stay within practical and safe parameters.
The tires I was considering are BF Goodrich Radial T/A or Advantage T/A. Both are reasonably priced and available in my area.
So I was looking for a compromise between performance, safety, and appearance. Hence my questions for the forum.
I mainly wanted to know specifically if anyone had any safety/mechanical issues or performance problems with the larger tires...whether 205 or 215.
Make sense?
Thanks.
Peace out.
I appreciate the comments, and perhaps I didn't explain my situation completely.
I agree that getting quality tires are important. That's why I went to larger rims, because the last time I had to get discontinued used tires to fit my old 13" rims. And already they feel like a belt is coming loose.
My new rims are wider and have minimal offset, so they should clear the suspension. The previous owner had 205's on them with no problem, so I was basically debating on 205 vs. 215. With stock rims or with a similar offset, I knew the larger size wouldn't fit. So I was just debating my options. I like the wider stance the bigger tires create, but wanted to stay within practical and safe parameters.
The tires I was considering are BF Goodrich Radial T/A or Advantage T/A. Both are reasonably priced and available in my area.
So I was looking for a compromise between performance, safety, and appearance. Hence my questions for the forum.
I mainly wanted to know specifically if anyone had any safety/mechanical issues or performance problems with the larger tires...whether 205 or 215.
Make sense?
Thanks.
Peace out.
03-29-09, 04:20 PM
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Ok not trying to jack the tread, but rather than start a new one can sombody tell me what profile would work best for a 15" rim? And how do I mesure offset and such. I've got some OZ rims in a 110x4 pattern, and would like to use them. and as far a rubbing goes cant you just get a small spacer?
I was thinking 195/50/r15 for the front, and 205/50/r15 for rear. The tires on them stock are 195/60/r15, and I've had 205's on them before.
I was thinking 195/50/r15 for the front, and 205/50/r15 for rear. The tires on them stock are 195/60/r15, and I've had 205's on them before.
03-30-09, 12:24 AM
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Depends on your rim design, offset, tire size, etc.
Use this calculator to compare your rims & tires with the stock ones and it will tell you if your's will fit.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
Use this calculator to compare your rims & tires with the stock ones and it will tell you if your's will fit.
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp
04-02-09, 11:17 PM
#36
OK, experiment confirms: 205/60-R13 tires on stock waffle rims will fit an SA, with about 1/3" clearance on the spring seat. No issues with any other clearances. Look pretty good, actually.
(I got new tires. Yay. Pix once the wife returns with my camera.)
(I got new tires. Yay. Pix once the wife returns with my camera.)
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